(a)

The purpose of this Article is to create the Epworth Heights Resort Residential Zoning District in accordance with the following statement from the 2016 Pere Marquette Charter Township Comprehensive Plan: "The purpose of the Epworth Heights Residential designation is to provide for the continuation of the existing resort residential uses within the Epworth Heights area."

(b)

The regulations of this Article recognize that the historical property ownership arrangements under which this land use was established make it difficult to apply typical bulk and land use requirements of contemporary zoning laws. The requirements of this district are intended to make the uses conforming, ensure proper separation between buildings for fire safety and allow for adequate ventilation and light for residents as well as safe vehicle and pedestrian safety and ensure proper oversight of State of Michigan requirements for building in High Risk Erosion Areas and Critical Dune Areas as designated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

(a)

All new principal and accessory buildings and additions to principal and accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from the property lines of any adjoining zoning district.

(b)

The parking requirements for all uses are exempt from the requirements of Article 27 except that all parking areas shall provide for adequate drainage subject to approval of the Township Zoning Administrator.

(c)

All uses shall comply with the applicable Federal and State of Michigan requirements.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

(a)

Single-family detached dwellings.

(b)

Private parks and playgrounds.

(c)

Churches, synagogues, temples, and other similar facilities to be used for public worship.

(d)

Community buildings with dining facilities for residents.

(e)

Golf course.

(f)

Indoor and outdoor recreation activities as defined herein.

(g)

Guard house.

(h)

Adult Foster Care Family Home (1—6 adults).

(i)

Family Child Care Home (1—6 minor children).

(j)

Essential public service equipment per Section 109-3.19 herein.

(k)

Home occupations per Section 109-3.39 herein.

(l)

Collocated antenna subject to the provisions of Section 109-3.29(d) herein.

(m)

Structure-mounted wind energy turbines (SMWET) and small wind energy turbines (SWET) in accordance with Article 29.

(n)

Towers and antennas which do not exceed a height of 35 feet per Section 109-3.28 herein.

(o)

Short-term rental operations per Section 109-3.48 herein.

(p)

Accessory uses and structures which are customarily incidental to any of the principal uses and structures.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)

(a)

General Requirements:

(1)

Keeping of Animals. Section 109-3.26.

(2)

Accessory Buildings. Section 109-3.12.

(3)

Private Roads. Section 109-3.45.

(4)

Landscaping for Non-Residential Uses. Article 26.

(5)

Parking of Recreational Vehicles. Section 109-3.25.

(6)

Signs. Article 28.

(7)

Off-Street Parking. Article 27.

(8)

Sidewalks. Article 30.

(b)

Development Procedures:

(1)

Site Plan Review. Article 23.

(2)

Conditional Land Uses. Article 24.

(3)

Site Condominiums. Article 25.

(c)

Appeals and Administration:

(1)

Non-Conforming Lot and Uses. Article 31.

(2)

Zoning Board of Appeals. Article 32.

(Ord. No. 144, 8-13-2019)